Comments on: Holden HSV Maloo released in Ozziland

By: An Aussi

An Aussi — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:20:32 +0000

Let me try and explain. Back in Aus the Ute [Utility] is what a lot of trade-people use as both a work and pleasure vehicle. For example, house builders or farmers will use it every day for moving bricks or dirt, and then go out driving into town for fun on the weekend. This is partly because it has been developed into its own unique muscle car niche market. The purpose of this niche market is the same as any other performance car, FUN! The functionality of the Ute is side-lined a little for personal taste; believe it or not, these Utes have been very popular in the past, and some Aussies prefer the Ute to the sedan model. The Maloo itself is at the extreme end of the spectrum and is focussed more at the performance /Ute loving people rather than the heavy working Ute. Also, girls love them and theyâ€™re good for circle work …..Oh and just to clear up that Indian expat name thing, the word Maloo actually comes from the Aboriginal [Australian Native] word for â€œThunderâ€. I hope that helps! As for the gear box, I would prefer a manual =)

By: Assassin

Assassin — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 08:13:12 +0000

Lumina SS 6-speed manual is more expensive than 4-speed auto by 3000 dhs, and if there is 6-speed Auto will be more expensive than 6-speed manual by 5000 dhs.
so we can say, 4-speed automatic is cheaper than 6-speed automatic by 8000 dhs, which can spend as a fuel costs for next 40000 km

By: thatsit (mohamad)

thatsit (mohamad) — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:04:24 +0000

who said that the 4 speed is good because “its cheaper”
iam really impressed 0.3 lool

By: sohi

sohi — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 22:46:12 +0000

WHAT this pick up is loaded with 400 horsepower its terrible. The back of this Pickup is good to carry dead bodies to take it to graves in this thing its good because its fast and can take the dead body on time.

By: Yousuf

Yousuf — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:36:15 +0000

@assasin..

4 speed is out-dated!…
more gears will improve fuel economy, and also increase top speed!

2 extra forward gears can make a HUGE difference in performance!

By: Assassin

Assassin — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 05:39:55 +0000

What is wrong with Lumina ss gear? i think 4 speeds auto could be slower than 6 speeds by 0.3 second. which means 4 speeds is good to keep the car cheaper.

By: sq1

sq1 — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 15:18:23 +0000

bad fu car.
lumina ss superb but gear prb in it.

By: Yousuf

Yousuf — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 19:00:33 +0000

but i think the idea behind it isnt bad!…

Why would you want a sports coupe which can carry your mountain bike and grocery?

By: ali

ali — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 17:08:56 +0000

i wish it doesn’t come here,never.it’s one hideous vehicle.

By: mark

mark — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 15:43:03 +0000

i wont a mercedes this is not beuthivel

By: a fan

a fan — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 09:05:28 +0000

lol i doubt that certain segment would even care.
Maloo sounds quite different

By: Yousuf

Yousuf — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 08:58:34 +0000

What is the purpose for a car like this?
Which niche does it fall in?